Mushroom varieties from Worlée

Whether in a mushroom risotto in a creamy huter's sauce - mushrooms are highly versatile and provide a culinary enhancement to any cuisine. Their high levels of protein, vitamins and minerals make them a popular food product. As they contain minimal fat or carbohydrates, their calorie content is also very low.

With our dried mushrooms, you can enhance your products throughout the year, giving them a distinctive, delicate flavour. Our product portfolio includes a variety of air- and freeze-dried wild-growing and cultivated mushrooms:

Black Fungus
Champignon (available as freeze-dried and in organic quality)
Shiitake (also in organic quality)
Boletus Luteus
Chanterelle
Morel
Edible mushrooms / Porcini (also in organic quality)
Mixed Mushroom

Black Fungus

Auricularia auricula-judae – Cultivated mushroom
Black fungus, also knowns as “Mu-Err”, is often used in Chinese cuisine and thus also widely known as the “Chinese morel”. This gelatinous mushroom is relatively neutral in taste and highly suitable as an addition to soups or vegetable and mushroom dishes. Black fungus is rich in minerals and vitamins such as vitamin B1 and potassium. Vitamin B1 is important for nerve and heart muscle function, while potassium supports muscle activity. With such characteristics, it is hardly surprising that black fungus is used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Champignon

Agaricus bisporus – Cultivated mushroom
The mushroom “pop star” was first cultivated in 17th century Paris and grown a few years later in the catacombs of that city, giving rise
to its name “Champignon de Paris”. As champignons work well in so many ways, their application possibilities are boundless. Champignons can be used not just in mushroom dishes, but also as salad toppings and in convenience foods. Worlée’s champignons can also be used for the production of animal feed. We also offer our mushrooms as freeze-dried variety and in organic quality.

Shiitake

Lentinus edodes – Cultivated mushroom
Shiitake are not just prized because of their wonderful flavour, but also due to their high nutritional value. The Ming dynasty considered this fat-free mushroom variety to be an elixir of life that could cure the common cold, improve blood circulation and improve stamina. Today we know that this mushroom is rich in magnesium, which promotes energy metabolism and is good for healthy bones. In dried form, shiitake are wonderfully well-suited for the enhancement of soups, sauces and wok dishes. We also offer our shiitake mushrooms in organic quality.

Boletus luteus

Boletus luteus – Wild mushroom
This tubular mushroom variety belongs to the same family as Suillus fungi with a top layer (cap) that is very moist and appears “slimy”. This unappealing skin is removed directly after harvesting, which directly prepares the mushroom for drying. It is mild in taste, rather fruity in aroma and grows principally in symbiosis with certain types of pine trees. Its butter-coloured tubes and tender, juicy flesh give it the nickname of “butter mushroom”. These mushrooms are often used in mushroom mixes and are delicious in creamy sauces or soups, as is typical of all mushroom varieties.

Chanterelles

Cantharellus cibarius – Wild mushroom
Their wonderful aroma and slightly peppery taste make chanterelles one of the most sought-after spongy mushroom varieties. In dried form, these golden yellow, popular edible mushrooms lend a delightful flavour to quinoa or risotto dishes, and their usage also makes wild mushroom soup into a true delicacy. Those in the know recognize chanterelles as the “diet mushroom”. Thanks to their high water content, 100 grams of chanterelles have only around 11 calories. Additionally, chanterelles contain beta carotene, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin C and D as well as fiber for digestion assistance. Chanterelles are also a good source of protein and the perfect ingredient in a healthy diet.

Morels

Morchella conica – Wild mushroom
The morel is one of the best and most expensive fine mushroom varieties. Connoisseurs consider these mushrooms to be the “caviar” of all fine mushrooms, and they are to be found with particular frequency in French cuisine, for instance, in special sauces or vinaigrettes. It is not at all surprising that its exquisite flavour makes this luxurious mushroom a particular favourite among gourmets. The best-known and most popular type of morel grows to an average length of 15 centimeters and receives its name from its dark, cone-shaped cap. As with other mushroom varieties, morels are rich in protein while simultaneously being low in calories and fat. Morels are notable for their iron content, which is responsible for cell formation and respiration in the body.

Edible mushroom / Porcini

Boletus edulis – Wild mushroom
This is the king of wild mushrooms. Its particularly firm flesh has also earned it the moniker of “stone mushroom”. The unmistakable, robust flavour of porcini becomes even more intense through the drying process. This nutty taste works well in pasta sauces, cream soups or in porcini risotto, for example. With its high protein content, this wild mushroom variety shares a common feature with animal protein, making it an excellent substitute for meat in vegan or vegetarian snacks and dishes. We also offer our shiitake mushrooms in organic quality.

Refinement processes

Nature provides us with a variety of raw materials that we refine and process in our production facilities as specified by our customers. The refinement of natural products requires a variety of different processes that are submitted to the most stringent checks and controls. We use the newest technologies to produce qualitatively flawless raw materials for your brand-name products.
Our standard processes for mushrooms include: Bacterial reduction and protective, manual and mechanical cleaning, blending, cutting and granulation, grinding, packaging.

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With our product and application recommendations as well as our excellent product quality, we support you in the process of achieving exactly this goal. In close collaboration with our customers, we track down current product trends or respond to your wishes and requirements. We offer joint workshops and tastings in our state-of-the-art show kitchen or technical centre. We would be happy to present new product ideas to you and to evaluate them in cooperation with you. With our many years of experience and expertise, we are the right partner to ensure that your products are not only tasty and nutritious but also add value.

Do you have further product ideas, or are you simply searching for new inspirations or other ingredients? We would be pleased to hear from you. Together we can find a solution!